Kentville is just minutes from New Minas, one of the largest shopping destinations in the Valley, and only 103 kms from Halifax. Highway 101 access is just minutes away.

Kentville has much to be proud of. It has a higher per capta ratio of professionals than any other place in Canada. With a downtown core of restaurants, pubs, cafes, a live theatre, museums and historic sites, it is also the centre of commerce and medicine. Kentville is seen as one of the most desirable places to live and work.

Kentville’s population, at 5,815 in 2006, has been steadily increasing over the years and recent projections are that future development of the town will see more increases,

Kentville celebrates the beginning of harvest season late spring with the Apple Blossom Festival with this year’s theme being “Our Blossoms, Our Families”. This year will be the 79th Apple Blossom Festival which brings in thousands of people from all over. The end of the harvest is celebrated with the annual Harvest Festival which is usually held the beginning of October with the famous “pumpkin people” again bringing thousands of visitors from afar.

The Kentville Agricultural Centre, also know as the Kentville Research Station, was created in 1911 to serve the apple industry of the Annapolis Valley . Sitting on 473 acres of land, the initial purpose was to develop and implement strategies for growing fruit. Officially opening on June 15, 1981, the present facility specializing in insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers, as well as fruit and vegetable genetics. The facility is considered one of the most modern and sophisticated research centres in Canada and houses the offices of Agriculture Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing. It has received national and international recognition in many areas, and welcomes visitors.

Town of Kentville is one of the largest towns in the Valley with a number of legal, financial, and medical services including:

Community Events

"Festival of Trees" takes place with public viewing at 14 Wing Greenwood Annapolis Mess for 6:00 to 9pm Friday November 28th with bidding on Saturday November 29th 10 am to 3 pm This wonderful event provides funding to 9 local charities and is supported by local businesses and Military groups. Come out and support this worthwhile cause. Great chance to start your Christmas shopping. All welcome! Read More...

As we enjoy the last days of summer it is time for many to look ahead to the new school year. Whether your family is expanding or you are becoming an"empty nester" perhaps it is time to think of selling your present home and buying a new one. Lot's of great buying oportunities for the first time buyers. Low interest rates and an abundance of homes make this a great time for investors as well.
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